Election of Club Directors, February 2026 – The Results

The election closed on the 13th March 2026 and the results are as follows:

The total email vote invites sent were 5612

  •  2645 were opened (47.1%)
  •  2684 unopened (47.8%)
  •  209 bounced (3.7%)

Total responses to email invite were 315 (5.6%)

Then there were additional responses from;

  • ClubNews         65
  • Website             46
  • Forum               29
 

There were a total of 595 responses from a total membership of 6084 (inc joint members)=9.8% turnout

 

Final votes as follows.

Final Votes   
    
NameForAgainstAbstain
Red Mackinnon430169
Andy Holmes4121231
    

Therefore, both candidates will become directors with effect from the 15th March 2026 with a term of office of 3 years.  Red’s Board role will be Director of National Events and Andy will be Director of Archives.  Congratulations to both candidates on their appointment as Directors.

Tim Rycroft, Chair, Mercedes Benz Club UK